What is the cheapest way to get from Luton to Stanstead?

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Stanstead is to bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luton to Stanstead?

The fastest way to get from Luton to Stanstead is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at Scotchford Bridge via Bus Interchange and West Suffolk Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Luton to Stanstead?

The distance between Luton and Stanstead is 98 miles. The road distance is 59.5 miles.

How do I travel from Luton to Stanstead without a car?

The best way to get from Luton to Stanstead without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Luton to Stanstead?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Luton to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Stanstead bus from?

Luton to Stanstead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Train or bus from Luton to Stanstead?

The best way to get from Luton to Stanstead is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Luton to Stanstead bus arrive?

Luton to Stanstead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Thetford station.

Can I drive from Luton to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Stanstead is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Luton to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 626+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Luton to Stanstead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 100 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Stanstead by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
4h 21m
£41–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Thetfordbus Uk950
4h 47m
£12–17
Drive 59.1 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Stansteadcar 59.1 mi
1h 26m
£15–21
Line 100 bus, train, line 47 bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Bury St Edmundstrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Scotchford Bridgebus 47
4h 53m
£25–48
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Coach Stationbus 737
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 42
5h 36m
£22–44

Luton to Stanstead by train and bus

83Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 97.6 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Stanstead, England?

You can take a train from Luton to Stanway Close via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Thetford every 4 hours. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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